Teklad Rodent Diets are natural-ingredient diets specifically
formulated to provide the proper balance of all known nutrients
considered essential for the growth, maintenance, and reproduction
of rats, mice, gerbils and hamsters. These diets conform to the
nutrient requirements for rodents established by the National
Research Council (1995).
Diets within the traditional line vary in ingredient and
nutrient composition to accommodate differences in nutrient
requirements resulting from the rodent's stage of growth or
reproduction, the strain of the rodent, and/or the influences of
experimental stress.
While traditional rodent diets will supply the known
nutrient needs of laboratory animals, we recommend that researchers
consider the use of a
Global Rodent Diet.
Teklad Rodent Diets provide uniform nutrition. They are
fixed-formula diets designed to minimize the nutrient variances
which otherwise could occur if the ingredient composition of a diet
were altered from one batch to the next.
Protein is supplied primarily by plant sources. Supplemental
amino acids are added to provide the proper amount and balance of
essential amino acids. All rodent diets are fortified with vitamins
and minerals to help support the regulation of body fluids and the
proper functioning of body systems to ensure the adequate growth,
maintenance, and reproduction of research rodents. Autoclavable
diets are supplemented with additional vitamins to compensate for
losses that occur during autoclaving. Since our diets are
nutritionally complete and balanced, it is not necessary to add
dietary supplements.
Shelf Life - The recommended shelf life
for Teklad Rodent Diets is six months from the date of
manufacture. Shelf life may be affected by storage conditions.
Optimum shelf life can be achieved by storing the diets in a cool,
dry, pest-free area away from hazardous materials.
Feeding Directions - Teklad Animal Diets are
complete diets for rats, mice, gerbils and hamsters, which should
be allowed ad libitum access to the diet. Fresh water should be
available at all times.